Philosophy in Cultural Theory
| Author | : Peter Osborne |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 161 |
| Release | : 2013-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317834984 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317834984 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (984 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Philosophy in Cultural Theory by : Peter Osborne
Download or read book Philosophy in Cultural Theory written by Peter Osborne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy in Cultural Theory boldly crosses disciplinary boundaries to offer a philosophical critique of cultural theory today. Drawing on the legacy of Walter Benjamin, Peter Osborne looks critically at central philosophical debates in cultural theory, such as: * the relationship between sign and image * the technological basis of cultural form * the conceptuality of art * the place of fantasy in human affairs. It will appeal to those in philosophy, cultural studies and art theory.